Diller Neb Post Office Mails Second Class Matter
Notice indicates item entered at the Diller Nebraska post office for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
2
Notice indicates item entered at the Diller Nebraska post office for transmission through the mails as second class matter.
In the county since May 1, about nine inches of rain has fallen. Mrs. Dr. Kaupp visits her parents in Virginia while Diller plans Fourth of July preparations. Busy people seek quick relief, and One Minute Cough Cure promises prompt, lasting results from J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner. Park Koons and the Misses Jennie Kendall and Lizzie Emery attend the Beatrice teachers institute this week.
Frank Zook visited his parents at Barneston on Sunday and was accompanied by his cousins Miss Ollie Zook and Master Clyde Zook.
At Tuesday night’s meeting the lodge elected officers for the ensuing year. They will be installed at the next gathering in two weeks. Della Barber, two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Barber formerly of near here now in Wynnewood Indian Territory, died May 26.
J B Zook of Zook and Clark traveled to Omaha on Tuesday driving a load of porkers and a mixed car of hogs and cattle from the Fitzgerald ranch west of town.
An advertisement urges readers to try One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and colds promising easier relief and better results. It touts J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner as endorsers and promotes the product as a superior medicine choice.
Real estate and loan actions rely on a bonded abstract by J Monroe Davis issued through Bonded Abstract over First National Bank in Fairbury Nebraska. Ensure the abstract is secured to smooth sale or loan approval.
One hundred high quality 64 inch envelopes with name business and return card printed for 50 cents. Larger quantities available for less money proportionally.
GC F Steele, candidate for senator, canvassed Jefferson and Thayer counties this week and Monday, expressing optimism about success after a thorough district tour.
A delightful party was hosted at Mr. John Shea's home last Monday evening in honor of his nieces Miss May Mack and Celia Mack of Joliet Illinois. They returned home Wednesday leaving many regrets.
Henry Easter returned Saturday from Missouri and was glad to be back in Nebraska. Joe Bixby Jr a medical student at the State University returned Sunday to spend his vacation at home.
Mrs Sam Diller returned Monday to her Strang home after a visit with relatives. The writer notes in twenty years in Jefferson county no better crop outlook has been seen than at present.
The ladies of the Christian church announce a dime ice cream and cake social to be held Saturday evening June 20 1896. Also notes J Bixey Sr attended the grand lodge A F and A M in Omaha as delegate from Naphtali Lodge 206. The piece mentions a cough remedy and endorsements by J W Sutton and B F Lightner.
The article notes an unusually large harvest with corn that survived heavy rains forming an excellent stand. It also mentions fields becoming weedy due to ongoing wet weather, affecting crop quality and management.
Mrs Emma J Hayes of near Diller is ruled insane and will be sent to Lincoln asylum as soon as a room is found. Her long illness over two to three years is blamed for the mis fortune, per Fairbury Enterprise.
The populists held their county convention at Fairbury last Saturday selecting delegates for the state convention in Grand Island. July 15 list includes Charles York William H. Barnes Thad Williams Alonzo Hamburger H J Burge William Robinson George B Galbraith A J Hill. no county officers were nominated.
An attempted robbery at the Bower post office nine miles north of Fairbury ends with gunfire after two masked men force entry following closing time. A 16 year old clerk, son of Clem Hedges, hides under the counter and shoots at the robbers. they flee. Postmaster Graham was killed in a previous incident. William Henry is serving in the penitentiary.
The group welcomed four new members at their last meeting. A member claimed DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures piles and has helped hundreds of cases. Names mentioned include J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner.
J. O. Blauser and Miss Orleva Bilauser traveled to Lincoln on Wednesday for the State University commencement exercises where their brother C. L. E. Blauser graduates in the law department.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church met at Mrs. J. B. Zook's on Wednesday June 10 and elected officers for the coming year. Maria Koons was chosen president with J. B. Zook as vice president D H Diller as secretary and W P Mills as treasurer.
James Perdue of Monroe Michigan, afflicted with rheumatism, reports prompt relief from pain after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He states his back ached severely but relief allowed him to write these lines. Sold by J W Sutton Druggist.
Professor Vancil shipped his household goods from Harbine via the Rock Island line last Saturday and will reside in Topeka Kansas after taking the general agency for an eastern publishing house. Known for scholarly attainments and refined speech he leaves many friends in Diller who wish him success in his new field.
An advertisement argues for buying Chamberlain's Coke, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at 25 cents as a preventive insurance against bowel illness. It claims many die before care is obtained and asserts one or two doses cure ordinary cases, urging readers to buy from J. W. Sutton, Druggist.
The Pleasant precinct Republican primary met in Esq. D. R. Kelley’s office on Wednesday eve ning. J. W. Fouts was elected permanent chairman and Arch Schultz secretary. Delegates elected were A. L. Tristman John Specht Sr John Weese Frank T. Pearce J. W. Fouts F. D. Carr P. W. Price A. H. Colman J. P. London. W. C. Line declined to name the delegation.
A report notes that the year taught the intermediate department students at Diller schools how to shoot and returned to Beatrice on Saturday.
An advertisement claims Herbine cures liver stomach and bowel disorders and lists symptoms like jaundice headaches bad taste foul breath coated tongue and indigestion. It offers free sample bottles at J W Sutton’s drug store 52t and urges readers with these symptoms to use the product.
A south western cloud appeared around six on Saturday evening near Diller and moved northward. The storm veered west of town causing minor damage at Getto Willems and Harry Pittenger properties. Willems barn shifted on its foundation while Pittenger lost a corn crib shed, windmill, and related structures. Insurance covered the losses.
H M Blossom of Blosson & Co. testifies the cough from influenza was cured by one bottle. He sent a bottle to his sister in Quincy and she felt immediate relief. John Cranston of Quincy also praises Bailard’s Horehound Syrup as superior to others. Price 25 and 50 cents, sold by J W Sutton.
Sunday evening Children’s Day at the Christian Church drew a large audience as Sunday school children performed a full program. Amos Bush gave the address. several children gave prayers recitations and songs including Fay Diller Lola Martin Estella Martin Mabel Thompson and Nina Madden.
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